![]() It is one of the most difficult parts of learning French, and if you get it wrong, you can cause offence, confusion and even total horror. As Oui in France explains, the French consider the hug to be incredibly intimate, and almost exclusively reserved for a lover.Īttempting to hug a French friend will only give rise to panicked looks, and uneasy shuffling away, so it is best to stick with a quick bisous. We know not to forget our table manners, and that insulting France isn’t going to win us any French friends (obviously), but it is inevitable that we will occasionally, inadvertently, make a faux pas.Īnd if not ourselves, we’ve all seen someone else do it! Here are the worst of the worst… Going in for a hug instead of a bisousĪs Anglophones, it is natural for us to hug, but for the French, there is nothing worse. ![]() We’re fairly confident that by now we can conduct ourselves in France without embarrassing ourselves – at least too much. Vie Française Immerse yourself in insider stories & interviews – pick up valuable tips & advice on mastering the French language and living the French dream wherever you live….Reportage + Société Stay informed & try to understand what’s happening in France – News, sport, politics, even the gossip behind it all – Explore problems & paradoxes of today’s cultural & social issues….Mode + Beauté Indulge, obsess, celebrate & enjoy stories, interviews, tips & advice about the extraordinary world of French fashion, beauty, interiors and much, much more….Gastronomie Indulge in wonderful French food & wine in person or vicariously – where to find the foodie haunts – share recipes – tips & advice…. ![]() Escapades Discover little known places in France – Learn from insider experiences, tips & advice – Plan your trip, where to go, stay, what to see & even what to pack – Be a traveller not a tourist….Arts + Culture Enrich your life through stories, interviews, info & tips about the world of French art, theatre, music, film, architecture, design, photography etc – stay informed – what’s on where and when….
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